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Brigham Young University
Overview
Brigham Young University / Department of Geological Sciences is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 21 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
20
Applied
12
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 hours of course work |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
36
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.56% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 88% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (77%)
Female (22%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 0
Male (13)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Geophysics, petroleum, geohydrogeology, environmental science, structure |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 550,312 |
Location & Contact
Address
S389 ESC
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Provo, UT 84602
United States
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